4-H Junior Livestock
Each year over 200 of Morgan County youth participate in the Junior Livestock Program raising market animals for the County Fair. The youth learn essential life skills like responsibility, compassion, and the humane treatment of animals. They learn cooperation, leadership and community service through participation in 4-H clubs or FFA.
The Junior Livestock program is for youth in grades 3-12, and 8-18 years of age as of September 1, of the current 4-H year. In order to provide for the safety and best interest of the participants, youth in grades K-2 are not eligible to participate. Youth must be enrolled in 4-H or participating in the FFA program at Morgan High School. Registration deadline is April 1, 2026 by 5 p.m. No exceptions!
This program includes activities for those youth who own/have access to livestock. Activities can include everything from education and fun club meeting, livestock shows and the Morgan County Fair, service projects, judging contests and leadership opportunities.
Youth must first enroll in the Morgan County 4-H program and pay the State 4-H fee of $10. After payment and registration is approved then youth must enroll in the Livestock Project and pay an additional $10. This is done by registering member in an event in Zsuite just like you would for the livestock camp registration (detailed instructions). If you need additional help with enrollment and registration please call our office at 801-829-3472.
Enrollment & Payment completed online through http://4h.zsuite.org ($20 total)
2026 Livestock Enrollment Process
2026 Rules and Regulations
Junior Livestock Committee
President: Craig Shupe 801-791-1079
Vice President Operations: Keri Kinghorn 435-225-5275
Vice President Marketing/Auction: Leslie Shupe 801-791-5579
Secretary: Jen Wixom 801-791-5315
Treasurer: Ben Sessions 435-760-2844
Marketing Assistant: Mindy Savage 801-910-8394
Beef Superintendents: Eric Turner; Moroni Wardell; Courtney Crockett; Kim Turner
Sheep Superintendents: Mike Kinghorn; Ladd Peterson; Bob Wixom
Swine Superintendents: Brady Peterson; Emily Peterson; Jason Lott
Goat Superintendents: Hannah Giles; Skyler McCormick; Ryelee Cole
4-H Program Coordinator II: Nicole Reed 801-829-3472
FFA Advisor: Hannah Branch 435-764-521
Important Livestock Dates 2026
2026 Livestock Project Dates
Tag-in dates:
- Steers: April 7 and April 9, 2026, 5:30 p.m. @ Fairgrounds
- Hogs: April 11, 2026, 8-10 a.m. and May 12, 2026, 6-8 p.m. @ the Fairgrounds
- Lambs and Goats: May 19 and 28, 2026, 6:30 p.m. @ Fairgrounds
Livestock Workshops -
- There will be several workshops that you can attend or watch online. Please follow Morgan Co Jr. Livestock on Facebook and GroupMe with updates on when and where these will be.
- Carcass Workshop TBD. (You will need to attend this workshop in order to participate in the Carcass Contest at the Fair).
Due Dates-
- Spring Show Registration Deadline due May 1, 2026 by 6 p.m.
- Educational Experiences due July 15, 2026.
Spring Show (Tentative Schedule)
- Wednesday, June 3, 2026
- Lamb Morgan Exhibitors Weigh-in 6:30-8 p.m.
- Thursday, June 4, 2026
- Beef Morgan Exhibitors Weigh-in 5:30-6:30 p.m.
- Friday, June 5, 2026
- Beef Weigh-in Out of Towners 7-8 a.m.
- Beef Show 8:30 a.m., Showmanship then Quality
- Friday, June 5, 2026
- Goat Weigh-in 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Goat Show at 12:30 p.m., Showmanship then Quality
- Friday, June 5, 2026
- Hog Weigh-in 4-5 p.m.
- Hog Show 5:30 p.m., Showmanship then Quality
- Saturday, June 6, 2026
- Lamb Weigh-in Out of Towners 8-9 a.m.
- Lamb Show at 10:00 a.m., Showmanship then Quality
2026 Morgan County Jr. Livestock Registration Program Instructions COMING SOON
2026 Morgan County Jr. Livestock Spring Show Rules COMING SOON
Morgan County Fair
July 25 - August 1, 2026
- Tuesday, July 28, 2026 - Goat Weigh-in and Show TBD
- Tuesday, July 28, 2026 - Lamb Weigh-in 5-7 p.m.
- Wednesday, July 29, 2026 - Lamb Show 9 a.m.
- Wednesday, July 29, 2026 - Hog Weigh-in 5-7 p.m.
- Thursday, July 30, 2026 - Hog Show 8 a.m.
- Thursday, July 30, 2026 - Beef Weigh-in and Carcass Contest 1-2 p.m.
- Friday, July 31, 2026 - Beef Show 10 a.m.
- Saturday, August 1, 2026 - Livestock Auction 10 a.m.
Portfolio Information
A portfolio is an organized collection of a person’s progress, achievements, contributions, and efforts that demonstrate accomplishments, size and growth over time. 4-H Portfolios contain important records that can be utilized in applying for scholarships and future employment. Portfolios set the stage for organization, record keeping and leadership.
Portfolios are due no later than August 21, 2026 by 10 a.m. at the Morgan County Courthouse Auditorium. They can be turned in anytime before the due date.
Thank You cards are due by September 1, 2026 5 p.m. at the Morgan County Courthouse Auditorium. They can be turned in anytime before the due date.
FINAL deadline for portfolios and Thank You cards is September 28, 2026 by 5 p.m.
Section 1 Project Report Form